Legislature

DACA recipients await their future under a new presidency, turn to ASU for support

Students are apprehensive as they examine a potential new future for the undocumented student population at ASU. 

By Ellis Preston | December 19, 2024

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Students unpack the pros of new first responders bill despite controversies

Prop 311 will provide death benefits for the families of first responders using a fee from all convictions. 

By Ellis Preston | November 25, 2024

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Proposition round-up: The results of the 2024 Arizona general election ballot measures

After almost a week of counting, the Associated Press called the last races on the Arizona 2024 general election ballot.

By Emma Bradford | November 13, 2024

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From ASU classrooms to the Capitol: alumni running for Arizona legislative seats

Three ASU alumni are running in key Arizona battleground districts, aiming to bring community-driven leadership to the state legislature.

By Emra Muslim | September 24, 2024

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What's on the ballot: A guide to Arizona's propositions for the November election

An overview of the propositions seen on the 2024 November ballot. 

By Emma Bradford | September 18, 2024

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Ultima Hora: La Corte Suprema de Arizona confirma la prohibición territorial del aborto, prohibido en casi todos los casos

La Corte Suprema de Arizona confirmó una ley de 1864 que hará que casi todos los abortos sean ilegales en el estado.

By Grey Gartin | April 9, 2024

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AZ Supreme Court upholds territorial abortion ban, set to be illegal in nearly all cases

The Arizona Supreme Court upheld an 1864 law that will make nearly all abortions illegal in the state.

By Grey Gartin | April 9, 2024

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Deborah Nardozzi appointed new representative for Legislative District 8

Nardozzi, who was chosen out of three nominated candidates, will serve for the remainder of the calendar year before the position is on the ballot in November.

By Sadie Buggle | April 3, 2024

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Crow gives State of ASU presentation, UA provides updates to ABOR

An Arizona Board of Regents meeting Thursday approved University of Arizona sports contracts and ASU's medical school, they also extended FAFSA deadline for Arizona Promise Program.

By Mia Osmonbekov | February 22, 2024

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State Press Play: calls for a ceasefire and ASU's sustainability

Welcome to the latest season of State Press Play with new hosts Tyler Abrams and Abby Bessinger. Tune in to hear Students for Justice in Palestine at ASU call for a ceasefire, as well as the state of ASU's sustainability going into 2024. New episodes every Friday.

By Tyler Abrams and Abby Bessinger | January 19, 2024

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Meet the three candidates who could represent Tempe in the Arizona Legislature

The three candidates who are up for Arizona Rep. Athena Salman's seat share their plans for representing District 8 with The State Press.

By Mia Osmonbekov | January 11, 2024

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Palestine advocacy groups denounce resolution in support of Israel at state capitol

Students for Justice in Palestine at ASU and other organizations opposed a concurrent resolution calling for the legislature to support Israel outside of the Arizona State Capitol.

By Mia Osmonbekov | January 8, 2024

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Gov. Hobbs asks to use a new algorithm to determine student-focused school funding

Gov. Hobbs asked ABOR and state universities to come up with a student-focused funding formula as a new means of securing funding for universities. 

By Sam McGee | October 12, 2023

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Gov. Katie Hobbs tallies over 40 vetoes and urges bipartisanship after 100th day in office

Despite over 40 vetoes from the new governor, students say they haven't seen many actions from Hobbs after her first 100 days in office.

By Alysa Horton | April 13, 2023

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Arizona bill aims to expand research on whole psilocybin mushrooms

A bipartisan bill in the Arizona House would allow research on psilocybin mushrooms for medical treatments.

By Tori Gantz | April 12, 2023

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Arizona State Senate bill aims to address housing shortage despite Tempe pushback

A bill that would override local zoning in order to address housing shortage and increase housing density is working its way through the state legislature. 

By Grey Gartin | February 23, 2023

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Opinion: Senate passed resolution undermines direct democracy while claiming to promote it

While SCR 1015 parades itself as a saving grace promoting statewide buy-in for ballot initiatives, it's actually an egregious attempt to dismantle direct democracy in Arizona. 

By Mia Osmonbekov | February 16, 2023

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Opinion: Kelly and Hobbs' victories could lead to positive changes in state policy

Democratic wins by Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs represent the chance for positive changes in Arizona policies across the board. 

By Aaron Stigile and Mia Osmonbekov | December 1, 2022

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Letter to the editor: House bill could create new education opportunities

House Bill 2523 allows community colleges to offer four-year degrees. The bill passed out of the Arizona House of Representatives, and ASU students should rally behind this bill in support.

By Ryne Bolick | March 14, 2021

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Ballot initiatives hope to fund Arizona education

Voters may decide in November whether they want a sales tax increase and a selective income tax for the betterment of Arizona public education.

By Piper Hansen | March 16, 2020

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